Best lakes to boat
01-02-2018 | 11:40 AM
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From: Lake Wallenpaupack, PA
Two of our favorites:
Lake Norman, NC, just north of Charlotte
--several good restaurants/hot spots on the lake, sizable lake, LOTS of nice houses to look at (lots of NASCAR money in the area)
--book a house via VRBO.com to stay on the lake
Smith Mountain Lake, VA, western part of the state, near Roanoke
--movie "What About Bob" was filmed there, GREAT scenery, several good restaurants/hot spots; lake was made by adding a dam in the mountains, 200 feet deep in places...
--sometimes called "Lake Tahoe of the East"
--book a condo at marinerslanding.com to stay on the lake or VRBO, but some counties on the lake disallow short term rentals (Southerners that hate Yankees, yeah really)
--plenty of moonshine in the area as that's where some of the 'fake-reality TV shows' on the topic are filmed; shows are fake but the moonshine is GOOOOOOOD
Lake Norman, NC, just north of Charlotte
--several good restaurants/hot spots on the lake, sizable lake, LOTS of nice houses to look at (lots of NASCAR money in the area)
--book a house via VRBO.com to stay on the lake
Smith Mountain Lake, VA, western part of the state, near Roanoke
--movie "What About Bob" was filmed there, GREAT scenery, several good restaurants/hot spots; lake was made by adding a dam in the mountains, 200 feet deep in places...
--sometimes called "Lake Tahoe of the East"
--book a condo at marinerslanding.com to stay on the lake or VRBO, but some counties on the lake disallow short term rentals (Southerners that hate Yankees, yeah really)
--plenty of moonshine in the area as that's where some of the 'fake-reality TV shows' on the topic are filmed; shows are fake but the moonshine is GOOOOOOOD
I went to Smith Mountain 2 summers ago and I wasn't a big fan. !st off, getting there with a boat in tow is no treat! Narrow, winding roads thru the mountains with signs that recommend against RVs and Trailers. But i felt the lake was kinda "dead" as far as hot spots.
01-02-2018 | 11:56 AM
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I may be a bit biased but my recommendations are as followed:
Lake Erie Islands (west side) - many different attractions including monuments, glacier grooves, Cedar Point amusement park; oh and the ever so popular and fun Put In Bay. Plenty of marinas or hotels to overnight and just a great "island" atmosphere to be found.
Lake Cumberland - I really enjoy this lake; warm water, beautiful scenery, waterfalls etc. There is also a large "power boat" presence when walking the docks/rafting up. One of my top picks for a houseboat destination also.
Lake Erie Islands (west side) - many different attractions including monuments, glacier grooves, Cedar Point amusement park; oh and the ever so popular and fun Put In Bay. Plenty of marinas or hotels to overnight and just a great "island" atmosphere to be found.
Lake Cumberland - I really enjoy this lake; warm water, beautiful scenery, waterfalls etc. There is also a large "power boat" presence when walking the docks/rafting up. One of my top picks for a houseboat destination also.
01-02-2018 | 12:02 PM
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Lake Norman has really good hot spots on the Lake.
I went to Smith Mountain 2 summers ago and I wasn't a big fan. !st off, getting there with a boat in tow is no treat! Narrow, winding roads thru the mountains with signs that recommend against RVs and Trailers. But i felt the lake was kinda "dead" as far as hot spots.
I went to Smith Mountain 2 summers ago and I wasn't a big fan. !st off, getting there with a boat in tow is no treat! Narrow, winding roads thru the mountains with signs that recommend against RVs and Trailers. But i felt the lake was kinda "dead" as far as hot spots.
Taken in 2006 on Smith Mountain Lake, VA:
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01-02-2018 | 12:36 PM
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Nice shot!
01-02-2018 | 01:04 PM
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Cool photo! We followed the GPS and when with hit the road that said "RVs and Trailers not recommended", I think my wife was so puckered she couldn't breathe!! LOL It certainly does have beautiful warm water and great scenery.
01-02-2018 | 06:05 PM
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You'll love how clear the water is. June thru September is a great time to visit.
01-02-2018 | 07:36 PM
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01-03-2018 | 08:13 AM
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Lake Champlain nestled between the high peaks of the Adirondacks and Vermont offers a lot. Although not a lake, the St Lawrence Seaway and the 1000 Islands is by far one of the most unique and scenic waterways.
